Section 597 Compensation payable on demolition of obstructive building.

(1)

Where a building is demolished under section 287 (execution of obstructive building order), whether by the owner or by the local housing authority, compensation shall be paid by the authority to the owner in respect of loss arising from the demolition.

(2)

The compensation shall be assessed in accordance with Part I of the Land Compensation Act 1961 (determination of questions of disputed compensation).

(3)

In assessing the compensation no allowance shall be made on account of the demolition being compulsory.

Notes on Part XVII

Modifications

C1: Pt. XVII (ss. 578-603): power to apply certain functions (with modifications) conferred by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 65(6)
C2: Pt. XVII (ss. 578-603) applied (1.4.1990) by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c.42, SIF 61), ss. 100(2), 195(2); S.I. 1990/431, art. 4 (subject to Sch. 1)